Chrysler Valiant (VG)


The Chrysler Valiant is an automobile which was produced in by Chrysler Australia from 1970 to 1971. It was the eighth Chrysler Valiant model to be produced in Australia.

Overview

The Valiant VG was a facelifted version of the Valiant VF with a restyled front grille and rectangular headlights. Sedans were also given new horizontal taillights. Rear end styling on the utility remained virtually the same for the third consecutive model series.
The VG range featured a newly introduced Australian built "Hemi" six cylinder engine which was claimed by Chrysler to be the most advanced engine of its kind in the world.

Model range

The Valiant was offered in 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models.
Coupe utilities again used the previous VE series rear end styling with updated front end.

Dodge utility

A heavy duty variant of the utility was marketed as the Dodge utility.

Chrysler VIP

A long wheelbase variant of the VG Valiant was also offered as the Chrysler VIP.

Engines and transmissions

Four engines were offered.
The "Hemi" was added to the lineup early in 1971, replacing the "Slant 6".
Two transmissions were available.
A total 52,944 of VG series Valiants were built prior to the replacement of the VG by the Valiant VH in June 1971.